caugoesmoo RN

Latest Activity

1. How can I become a nurse anesthetist if I have a bachelors degree in hospitality??

   caugoesmoo replied to Charmed123's topic in SRNA

   If programs exist that accept an ADN, they are very rare and they're probably very competitive; Especially now that virtually every CRNA program is doctorate-level now. I did an accelerated BSN program (4 semesters long - 1.5 years) after my 1s...

2. From Med/Surg to ICU. Level 1 or Level 3?

   caugoesmoo replied to supernurse3177's topic in MICU

   Level 1's are kinda overrated IMO - you just go there to get experience and then GTFO. Do you think it'll be hard to get references there? I'd say go with the happy place, because you can always ask your travel agency to set you up with level 1 ...

3. Retake Courses Recommendations

   caugoesmoo replied to hiremeplease's topic in SRNA

   Does your local community college offer online classes? Use ratemyprofs to figure out if any of those profs are the weed-out types or have a teaching style that jives with you.

4. Business of anesthesia

   caugoesmoo replied to Shembree's topic in CRNA

   If you want to start a business, start a business, but PLEASE don't make the mistake of thinking that you only have permission to start a business if you have a business degree. At worst, a general MBA is only going to teach you the basics of account...

5. CRNA - Post bacc Chemistry class recommendations?

   caugoesmoo replied to micurn07's topic in SRNA

   ^I'm pretty much gonna echo subee The more rigorous the Chemistry class you can take, the better it'll look. And use ratemyprofs to choose a professor that isn't trying to weed out and GPA-bomb any victims that register for their class

6. New nurse - ICU

   caugoesmoo replied to sara9494's topic in General Nursing

   If you can, get your foot in the door with a tech job in the ICU - easiest way to vet the unit and get experience. I'm gonna echo what everyone else said - you'll have to be geographically open-minded if you want to get into the ICU (or have connecti...

7. You Can Smoke in the Operating Room!

   caugoesmoo replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

   How much would a maxed-out suction yankeur help with the cauterizing fumes?

8. Question About HIPAA Security Assessments

   caugoesmoo replied to brotherbear's topic in HIPAA

   To be honest, our HIPAA training is 1 online module that we gloss over in 5 minutes that probably touches on the things you're talking about. We don't ever interact with security vendors.

9. Nervous New CNA

   caugoesmoo replied to CelloandMellow's topic in Men

   Do what Orca says As far as patient refusals of baths - that must be formally documented by the nurses or by you somehow. That way, it won't fall back on you or any of the staff if these nasty residents later claim that they aren't getting the care t...

10. Afraid of giving report

    caugoesmoo replied to Charlize's topic in Stress 101

    Make a SBAR report sheet or steal a template off the internet that fits your unit. If you have everything down on paper, all you need to do at report time is just read off the paper - it will be organized, flow well and you won't forget anything (unl...

11. Prayers for COVID patients?

    caugoesmoo replied to TheEternalOptimist's topic in Spirituality

    Just get a device on which you can help families Facetime/Skype with these patients. The family needs to visit, not empty thoughts and prayers, especially if they come from a faith they don't necessarily care for. You're a nurse, go make things happe...

12. Haunted Hospital??

    caugoesmoo replied to Breathing16's topic in Spirituality

    Not a haunted hospital, but a haunted room. (Pre-COVID) Pt gets their personally written DNR revoked by their parent - brought to the ICU to 'treat' their terminal neuro-oncological condition. Every provider consulted for this patient explains the po...

13. Anesthesia Tech vs CNA in the ICU

    caugoesmoo replied to lam1997's topic in SRNA

    If you're aiming for CRNA school, CNA in the ICU is how you get your foot wedged into the door for an ICU RN position. With very few exceptions, CRNA schools require ICU experience, not OR experience. GET INTO AN ICU ASAP if you really want to get in...

14. You know you're a Covid nurse when:

    caugoesmoo replied to Schweet's topic in COVID

    When you're on paid leave for 2 weeks of isolation/quarantine and your family/community keeps trying to send you food/gifts to help ease the suffering of their 'hero', but you're actually just chilling in your PJs using your shirt as a plate/napkin ...

15. New RN who wants to skip the hospital.

    caugoesmoo replied to alynn2018's topic in School

    School nursing is COMPETITIVE to get into in urban areas, but it maybe easier to find a job in rural areas. Get your foot in the door someplace if your school does community health clinicals.